MonsterTalk is the science show about monsters—a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves. Hosted by Blake Smith and Dr. Karen Stollznow.

We’ve all seen the vampires of cinema and pop culture. Caped
aristocrats, sparkling teens, monstrous revenants—which of these
best corresponds to the real legends of vampires? Richard Sugg
returns to talk about his fascinating research into historic
vampire cases. He’s uncovered a recurring relationship...

Can a domesticated cat be a monster? What if it can talk, fly,
predict the future and grow to enormous size? Get ready for some of
the strangest lore we’ve ever covered on MonsterTalk as we
interview art historian Dr. Paul Koudounaris about demonically
possessed cats.

When the robots take over, will we all be forced to speak bocce?
Author and robotics engineer Daniel H. Wilson visits
MonsterTalk to discuss the nature of robots and the risk
of a robot apocalypse. Steven Spielberg has purchased the rights to
produce a film version of his New York Times bestseller,
Robopocalypse.

In this episode of MonsterTalk, Blake conducts a
pop-culture interview with historian Scott Poole on the first
monstrous horror movie host, Vampira (Maila Nurmi). His
new book is
Vampira, Dark Goddess of Horror.

About the Podcast

MonsterTalk: The Science Show About Monsters is a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves.